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Add 14/90 and 18/27

14/90 + 18/27 is 37/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    14/90 = 14 × 3/90 × 3 = 42/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    18/27 = 18 × 10/27 × 10 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/270 + 180/270 = 42 + 180/270 = 222/270
  5. 222/270 simplified gives 37/45
  6. So, 14/90 + 18/27 = 37/45

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